Glossary/Initial Balance (IB)

Initial Balance (IB)

What is Initial Balance (IB)?

Initial Balance (IB) is the range of prices achieved during the first 60 minutes of the trading day, formed by A and B periods, from 09:30-10:30 AM EST.

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